综合英语二自考试题及答案

综合英语二自考试题及答案
一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern communication?
A. Speed
B. Accuracy
C. Universality
D. Complexity
2. The word "serendipity" is most closely associated with which of the following?
A. A type of musical instrument
B. A discovery by accident
C. A historical event
D. A geographical location
3. In a sentence, the past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed:
A. Before another action in the past
B. At the same time as another action in the past
C. After another action in the past
D. None of the above
4. The phrase "break the ice" is commonly used to describe which of the following actions?
A. Starting a fire
B. Cooling down a heated argument
C. Initiating a conversation
D. Halting a conversation abruptly
5. Which of the following is the correct superlative form of the adjective "happy"?
A. happiest
B. most happy
C. very happy
D. happyest
6. The word "quarantine" is often used in the context of:
A. A party with a specific theme
B. A period of isolation due to health concerns
C. A type of military training
D. A method of preparing food
7. "Sustainable development" refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept is most closely related to:
A. Economics
B. Ecology
C. Technology
D. Politics
8. The correct preposition to use when talking about the time of day is:
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. by
9. Which of the following is the correct use of the word "irregardless"?
A. I will go to the party irregardless of the weather.
B. She used the word "irregardless" incorrectly in her essay.
C. Irregardless of the difficulties, he continued his research.
D. The word "irregardless" is not a real word.
10. The phrase "to put all your eggs in one basket" means:
A. To take a risk by relying on a single plan or strategy
B. To cook many eggs at once
C. To prepare for an Easter celebration
D. To diversify your investments
答案：
1-5 D B A A A
6-10 B A A D A
二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）
11. The __________ (opposite of 'beginning') of the story was quite predictable.
答案：end
12. She has a __________ (ability to speak before many people without fear) when giving presentations.
答案：confidence
13. The __________ (person who takes care of plants) ensures that the garden looks its best all year round.
答案：gardener
14. The __________ (study of the stars and planets) has
always fascinated him.
答案：astronomy
15. The company's __________ (a plan or method for achieving
a particular goal) was to increase sales by 20%.
答案：strategy
16. The __________ (a person who is the first to do something) of the new project was given a bonus by the company.
答案：pioneer
17. The __________ (a person who is not honest) was caught trying to sell fake jewelry.
答案：fraud
18. The __________ (a person who is very careful with money) decided to save rather than spend during the sale.
答案：miser
19. The __________ (a person who is not easily pleased) found fault with every aspect of the service.
答案：critic
20. The __________ (a person who is always in a hurry) was
the first to arrive and the last to leave.
答案：busybody
三、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）
阅读下面的文章，回答问题。

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